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The Indian Parliament approved the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002, which establishes the fundamental right to elementary education for chil
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The Indian Parliament approved the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002, which establishes the fundamental right to elementary education for children aged ______.

A.

(a) 5–11 years

B.

(b) 6–14 years

C.

(c) 6–17 years

D.

(d) 7–16 years

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 6–14 years.
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 added Article 21A to the Indian Constitution, which establishes the fundamental right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. aged 6 to 14 years.
Information Booster:
● Article 21A ensures the right to education as a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years.
● The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, was enacted to operationalize this provision, ensuring free and compulsory elementary education for children in this age group.
● Article 45 promotes early childhood care and education for children below 6 years.
● Article 51A(k) makes it a fundamental duty of parents to provide opportunities for education to their children.
● The 86th Amendment is a milestone in achieving universal education and reducing school dropout rates in India.


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